IntoxiKate's Halloween Guide in Westchester

2017

WESTCHESTER + FAIRFIELD’S INTERACTIVE RESTAURANT GUIDE INSIDE: The Top 12 Family-Friendly Halloween Events!

YOUR GO-TO GUIDE TO PLANNING THE BEST

RIVERTOWN FALL RETREAT

Featuring a Restaurant Guide, Craft Beer Crawl + more!

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KID FRIENDLY

SHADOW PUPPETRY FOR LITTLE ONES

Suitable for ages 5 and up Puppeteer Melissa Chernowetz tells the tale of Washington Irving’s life (including writing his famous tale about the Headless Horseman) with hand-crafted shadow puppets.

October Saturdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and again from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Halloween from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Go: Washington Irving Chapel at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery: 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Tickets: Children over 12 and adults $12, children 12 and under $8. Purchase tickets online.

JAY GHOUL’S HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES

Suitable for ages 10 and up Halloween combined with the popular game CLUE. This year’s edition of Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities is based on

classic murder mysteries where the isolated country house is the site of an unsolved murder. The mansion is filled with suspects and everyone has a motive. Who did it, with what weapon, and in what room? While guests wait in the Welcome Center, they can enjoy food, shopping, activities and Halloween-themed movies.

October 19-22, 25-31. Tickets by timed entry, check Lyndhurst’s website to confirm times.

Go: Lyndhurst: 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Tickets: Adults $25, children 12 and under $20. Buy tickets online.

ALSO AT LYNDHURST...

Suitable for all ages

Tour the gothic mansion to experience the Halloween decorations or stroll the grounds to take in the fall foliage and Scarecrow Invasion field.

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Suitable for ages 5 and up Looking for a great way to spend your day before heading to evening activities?

Take a tour of Washington Irving’s home, where you will hear stories about how he was inspired to write his most famous short story. Art inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will also be on display. The tour also features a display of previously unseen objects from special edition books to pop culture artifacts—related to the INTOXIKATE.COM • 3

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famous story. Historic games and Headless Horseman art activities are great for families. Concessions are also available for a picnic.

Go: Washington Irving’s Sunnyside: 3 West Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533 Tickets: Adults, $14; Seniors, $12; Children 3-17, $10. FREE for children under 3 and members. Buy tickets online.

HAVE YOUR EVENTS PLANNED? Skip to page 9 for the full list of delicious resources in the rivertowns to fully enhance your experience.

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THE GREAT JACK O’LANTERN BLAZE

Suitable for all ages. Walking required.

Serious pumpkin power! Discover one of the most jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring sights in the Hudson Valley! The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze features thousands of pumpkins carved into breathtaking displays. Wander along our main street Pumpkin Promenade and stroll across the Pumpkin Zee Bridge.

October 10-November 25. Tickets by timed entry, check Historic Hudson Valley’s website to confirm times.

Go: Van Cortlandt Manor: 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520 Tickets: Adults $20, Children 3-17, $16 (Fridays + Saturdays: $25, $20).

Buy tickets online.

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Suitable for ages 10 and up Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina Van Tassel. Performances last about 45 minutes.

Go: The Old Dutch Church (across the street from Philipsburg Manor): 430 Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Tickets: Adults, $25; Children under 18, $20.

Members receive a $5 discount per ticket.

Buy tickets online.

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HORSEMAN’S HOLLOW

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THE HORSEMAN’S HOLLOW

Suitable for ages 12 and up Grab your guys and ghouls and head to the Philipsburg Manor, where you walk through

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“I have yet to miss The Horseman’s Hollow.

Every year, it gets better and better.”

terrifying scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. Creatures lurk in the shadows and—watch out!—are more than willing to have you join their village...

Permanently. Spot on special effects paired with actors outfitted with elaborate costumes and award-winning makeup, make this an experience you’ll remember.

Go: 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Tickets: $20 (Saturdays $25). Members receive a $5 discount per ticket. Upgrade your ticket with Fast Track ($15) and skip the lines. Buy tickets online.

INTOXIKATE TIP:

If you are claustrophobic or have chronic health conditions (ie. Respiratory or heart conditions), stick to The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze!

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SLEEPY HOLLOW’S HAUNTED HAYRIDE

Suitable for ages 10 and up Deets: Occurring on eight evenings through October 28th, the Haunted Hayride has been a long-standing tradition in Sleepy Hollow, frightening the young and old alike. *Expected wait time is between 15 minutes – 1 hour depending on your place in the que for your ticketed time. Remember, you must be present at the start of your ticket time.

Go: Village Hall/Firehouse: 28 Beekman Ave., Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Tickets: Buy online

SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY WALKING TOURS INTOXIKATE TIP: I highly recommend you purchase your tickets in advance!

DAYTIME GUIDED TOURS Suitable for ages 10 and up The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow In October every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. –12 p.m., as well as 12:30–1:30 p.m.

GO: Meet at the South Gate: 430 North Broadway THE CLASSIC DAY TOUR Suitable for ages 10 and up Two-hour afternoon walking tour exploring illustrious Washington Irving, the Receiving Vault, Andrew Carnegie’s final resting place, William Rockefeller’s family mausoleum, and more! Every Saturday and Sunday from 2–4 p.m.

GO: Meet at the South Gate: 430 North Broadway

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CLASSIC EVENING LANTERN TOURS Suitable for ages 10 and up Enjoy the two-hour walking tour by lanterns!

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 7–9 p.m., and also 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., including Halloween night. Every weekday night October 16 – 31st from 7-9 p.m.

GO: Meet at the North Gate: 540 North Broadway MURDER AND MAYHEM EVENING LANTERN TOURS Not suitable for children On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll hear about the flamboyant businesswoman branded “the wickedest woman in New York,” victims of “the Mad Murderer of Sleepy Hollow,” a brotherly murdersuicide, and more. Every Saturday and Thursday night from 8–10 p.m.

October 30 and 31 from 8–10 p.m., and on Halloween Night also 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.

GO: Meet at the North Gate: 540 North Broadway TICKETS FOR ALL: Buy online

*DATES AND DETAILS ARE FOR OCTOBER ONLY

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{where to eat+DRINK} KID-FRIENDLY | SWEETS | CRAFT COCKTAIL CRAWL | HOT SPOTS

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Family Friendly 1. RED ZEBRA

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Italian 914-909-6151 31 Beekman Ave. Sleepy Hollow MENU

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Greek 914-524-9687 1 Broadway Tarrytown MENU

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Mexican 914-909-4455 18 Main St. Tarrytown MENU

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Hot Dogs 914-909-4198 38 Main St. Tarrytown

5. LITTLE B’S BURGER BAR

Burger & Bourbon 914-631-2228 49 North Main St. Tarrytown C

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6. HORSEFEATHERS Pub Food 914-631-6606 94 N Broadway Tarrytown MENU

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#FORKTHIS 7. RIVER CITY GRILLE American 914-591-2033 6 S Broadway Irvington

Coffee

Sip on a quick pick-me-up at these locations.

A. COFFEE LAB ROASTERS INC 7 Main St., Tarrytown 914-332-1479

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8. REVENGE BBQ

Texas-Style Barbecue 914-674-4848 48 Main St. Irvington MENU

9. CHUTNEY MASALA Indian 914-591-5500 76 Main St. Irvington MENU

B. BLACK CAT CAFE

45 West Main St., Irvington 914-231-9060

C. BORO 6 WINE BAR

549 Warburton Ave., Hastings-On-Hudson 914-231-9200

D. ANTOINETTE’S PATISSERIE 417 Warburton Ave. Hastings-On-Hudson 914-478-7200

11. MR. KOO’S KITCHEN Asian Fusion 914-231-9567 100 Main St. Irvington MENU

12. DOBBS DAWG HOUSE

CHUTNEY MASALA

10. SAMBAL THAI & MALAYSIAN Thai and Malaysian 914-478-2200 4 West Main St. Irvington MENU

Hot Dogs 914-693-5555 25 Cedar St. Dobbs Ferry MENU

13. SUSHI MIKE’S Japanese 914-591-0054 146 Main St. Dobbs Ferry MENU

14. THE MILL

Elevated Tavern Food 914-231-7772 583 Warburton Ave. Hastings-On-Hudson MENU

15. TACOS ON THE HUDSON

Mexican 914-231-7610 575 Warburton Ave. Hastings-On-Hudson MENU INTOXIKATE.COM • 9

INTOXIKATE FAVORITE!

yonkers X20 ON THE HUDSON

71 Water Grant St. • Phone: 914-965-1111 “The Godfather” of the Westchester restaurant scene Peter Kelly pairs Insta-worthy (and delicious!) dishes with views of the city.

Don’t miss the Slovenia vodka cocktails!

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restaurants with a {river}view Tarrytown

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11 River Street • Phone: 914-617-8380 The newbie on the river scene is sure to be an instant hot spot with the popularity of its sister restaurant in North Salem.

1 High St. • Phone: 914-693-4130 If you love digging into killer raw bar offerings, then head straight to Half Moon! Serving lunch (M-Sat), dinner, and Sunday brunch.

HUDSON FARMER & THE FISH

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SUNSET COVE

238 Green St. • Phone: 914-366-7889 Looking for a peak at the new bridge? Head to Sunset Cove to indulge in Italian food and the view.

Serving lunch (M-Sat), dinner, and Sunday brunch.

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HUDSON SOCIAL

11 Station Plaza • Phone: 914-478-3634 The name says it all: gather here for casual dining and a nice cocktail!

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PAD THAI AT SAMBAL IRVINGTON

Irvington SAMBAL THAI & MALAYSIAN

4 W. Main St. • Phone: 914-478-2200 If our Indian Summer continues, you can score authentic Southeast Asian food on one of the most gorgeous patios around. (Indoor seating also available.) Serving lunch and dinner every day.

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RED HAT ON THE RIVER

1 Bridge St. • Phone: 914-591-5888 A fusion of French-American sourcing from New York’s best purveyors. Try the Moules Frites!

Serving lunch (M-F), dinner and Sunday brunch.

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hastings-on-hudson HARVEST ON HUDSON

1 River St. • Phone: 914-478-2800 Organic goodness at a higher price point, but worth the dough. Serving lunch (M-F), dinner, and Sunday brunch.

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BEST BLOODY MARY RIVERMARKET BAR + KITCHEN

CRAFT COCKTAIL crawl

upscale eateries RIVERMARKET BAR + KITCHEN

127 W .Main St., Tarrytown rivermarketbarandkitchen.com

BEST MEZCAL MIX CEDAR STREET GRILL

23 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry cedarstreetgrillny.com Ready, Aim, Fire!

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RIVERMARKET BAR + KITCHEN’S HEFTY GRILLED SUGAR HILL FARM PORK CHOP

Farm to Table 914-631-3100 127 W. Main St. Tarrytown MENU

THE TWISTED OAK American Bistro 914-332-1992 61 Main St. Tarrytown MENU

HARPER’S RESTAURANT AND BAR Farm to Table 914-693-2306 92 Main St. Dobbs Ferry MENU

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Rustic Italian Fare 914-693-5400 698 Saw Mill River Rd. Ardsley MENU

BORO 6 WINE BAR European Taverna 914-231-9200 549 Warburton Ave. Hastings-On-Hudson MENU

BREAD AND BRINE

New England Favorites 914-479-5243 19 Main St. Hastings-On-Hudson MENU

JUNIPER

New American 914-478-2542 19 Main St. Hastings-On-Hudson MENU

#FORKTHIS BEST NEGRONI BORO 6 WINE BAR 549 Warburton Ave. Hastings-On-Hudson boro6winebar.com

MOST CREATIVE COCKTAILS BREAD & BRINE

19 Main St. Hastings-On-Hudson breadandbrinehoh.com {Buck Hunter’s Paradise}

BEST BOURBON OLD FASHIONED SAINT GEORGE BISTRO 155 Southside Ave. Hastings-On-Hudson saintgeorgebistro.com

CEDAR STREET GRILL

914-674-0706 23 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry With new Chef de Cuisine Justin Ortiz in the kitchen, owner Matt Kay is turning up the heat at this hot spot with an extended tapas menu, this hemp-crusted salmon, and handmade pastas.

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BRIDGEVIEW TAVERN

226 Beekman Ave. Sleepy Hollow bridgeviewtavern.com INTOXIKATE TIP: There’s a stellar beer garden!

DECICCO & SONS: ARDSLEY

craft BEER CRAWl PEEKSKILL BREWERY

47 S Water St. Peekskill peekskillbrewery.com INTOXIKATE TIP: This brewpub has delicious food options as well!

THE OATH CRAFT BEER SANCTUARY

5 Main St. Tarrytown theoathny.com INTOXIKATE TIP: Three words— pulled pork poutine.

21 Center St. Ardsley deciccoandsons.com/on-tapardsley INTOXIKATE TIP: Make the trip to the Armonk location on 10/26 for Fermented Things 2, pairing Stranger Things with a one-of-akind tap list.

YONKERS BREWING CO.

92 Main St. Yonkers yonkersbrewing.com INTOXIKATE TIP: Try their awardwinning 914 Vienna Lager at their Halloween Party on 10/27.

BEER NOGGIN

102 Kraft Ave. Bronxville beernoggin.com INTOXIKATE TIP: Choose from over 200 hand-selected craft beers, or stay to try one of the 12 brews on tap.

BEFORE YOU go...

Head to these hot spots for a taste of the rivertowns you can bring home!

For a gourmet grocery store experience, head to MINT PREMIUM FOODS for prepared foods artisinal cheeses, and (IntoxiKate favorite!) dried cherries.

GO: 19 Main St., Tarrytown, 914-703-6511 14 • INTOXIKATE’S GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN

CAMPBELL MEATS is a butcher offering banging charcuterie options and focused on sustainability.

GO: 3 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry, 914-231-5133

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sweet stuff TRY THE PUMPKIN “CIDER” DONUTS AT THIS BAKERY! BAKED BY SUSAN

25 Main St., Tarrytown bakedbysusan.com

NOSH ON PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS! POSH PRETZELS 7 Broadway, Tarrytown poshpretzels.com

DELICIOUS ORGANIC FROZEN YOGURT BRRZAAR FROZEN YOGURT CAFE 7 N Astor St., Irvington brrzaar.com

GREAT SWEET AND SAVORY OPTIONS! RED BARN BAKERY

4 S Astor St., Irvington redbarn-bakery.com

LOCALLY-SOURCED INGREDIENTS AND NUT-FREE PENNY LICK ICE CREAM

580 Warburton Ave., Hastings-On-Hudson pennylickicecream.com

GLUTEN-FREE AND DAIRY-FREE GOODIES

BY THE WAY BAKERY THE “DRUNKEN PUMPKIN” IS A FAN FAVORITE AT PENNY LICK ICE CREAM

574 Warburton Ave., Hastings-On-Hudson btwbakery.com

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